Tennessee High School Football Predictions in the Columbia Area for Week 2

Independence (0-1) at Page (1-0)

Time: 7pm. When: Friday

After a tough Week 1 loss to Oakland, arguably the best team in Class 6A, Independence faces another challenge: Page, which has been the Class 5A state runner-up for three straight seasons. Page opened the season with a 28-0 win over Giles County and will be a strong contender to return to the championship game with a defense led by Wisconsin commit Brenden Anes.

Forecast: Page 28, Independence 10

Summertown (1-0) at Wayne County (0-1)

Time: 7pm. When: Friday

Summertown enters Week 2 of the TSSAA football season looking to surpass its win total from last year after opening their season with a 14-0 victory over Lawrence County. Summertown quarterback Jaden Stoll led the team in Week 1 with 133 total yards and two touchdowns, and he will take his chances to improve on those numbers against a Wayne County defense that allowed 37 points against Mt. Pleasant last week.

Forecast: Summertown 21, Wayne County 14

Electricity: Watch Summertown vs. Wayne County on NFHS Network

Richland near Cascade

Time: 7pm. When: Friday

Richland travels to Cascade looking to rebound from a double-digit loss to Lincoln County in Week 1. The Raiders are on a five-game losing streak dating back to last year, and that streak won't be easily broken in Week 2. Despite a loss to Moore County last week, Cascade is coming off a season that saw it make the state playoffs before losing to eventual runner-up East Robertson. Richland will need strong play from quarterback Blane Woodard to pull through.

Forecast: Cascade 17, Richland 10

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